（CEB|SHL Talent Measurement） Plato and Siddhartha Gautama both discuss the existence of a higher plane of human consciousness in their philosophical arguments. The two ancient thinkers were similar in their thinking about reality and the human condition; they both express the need to escape this condition and enter "enlightenment" or "true reality. " The most striking similarity between the two philosophers is that they both assume that this "reality" is independent of most of humanity. This assumption cannot be proven. Both men renounce sensory perception in favour of a more enlightened form of acquiring knowledge, but how could they identify these forms without their senses? Both philosophers use their sensory perception to reason and hence develop philosophy that identifies sensory perception as deceptive and encourages abandoning reliance on the senses. What a paradox! This contradictory state of affairs fosters vast confusion and denies the channel through which humans acquire knowledge--sensory perception. Questions of "if" and "how" humans know anything about reality necessarily lead to questions about acceptable human behaviour. Philosophers have been concerned with ethics throughout history, so it is no wonder that Plato and Gautama both focused on this vexing issue. Both Plato and Gautama scorn materialistic ethics and extol ethics based on disengagement from the world and denial of sensory perception. But how, reason demands, did the two men arrive at their theories? There is a built-in weakness in both of their theories because behaviour is monitored by the senses and right and wrong are discerned after perceiving circumstance. In following Plato's and Gautama's ethical guidelines, man loses the ability to judge behaviour. Man must rely on his senses and reason to predict possible immediate and long-term outcomes of events in order to determine ethical guidelines, and Plato and Gautama both denied that truth. What is the main point of the passage above?

（CEB|SHL Talent Measurement） When your body is exposed to cold weather, it is important to be familiar with what can happen when precautions are not taken to keep warm. The stages someone experiences with frostbite closely resemble the stages of a burn. The characteristics of frostbite can indicate the stage of the condition: frostnip, superficial frostbite, and deep frostbite. The first stage of frostbite is called frostnip. It is an early condition of frostbite and is not technically even considered frostbite. It is usually found in different places on the head (nose, ears, cheeks) and can be characterised by a white, waxy-looking patch of skin. This patch of skin will eventually become red in colour and the person will experience pain or discomfort. Some relate it to a burning sensation and it may lead to blistering. Frostnip usually occurs in extreme cold temperatures where there is a significant wind chill and may only take a few minutes of exposure to set in. If you suspect frostnip, warm the affected area immediately (put fingers under warm water or even in a warm part of the body such as armpits). If this is caught early on, you can expect full recovery. The second stage is called superficial frostbite. At this stage, the skin will appear stark white and bloodless but will still be soft to the touch. The white colour indicates that the tissue under the skin has started to freeze. After I to 2 days of exposure, you will start to see large blisters appear, which will eventually become a dense, black scar called eschar. Once the frostbite reaches this stage, it usually takes a few weeks before the eschar is replaced by new skin. The final stage is called deep frostbite and is considered a serious (and rare) condition requiring immediate medical attention. The skin will turn a deep red or purple colour because the tissue underneath will be completely frozen. In addition, the skin will be cold to the touch and the person will lose feeling in the affected area. This condition leads to deep tissue damage and could result in amputation. Referring to the above, which one of the following is a result of deep frostbite?

（CEB|SHL Talent Measurement） a) It was a bright, sunny Saturday afternoon in b) Norwich. After he had mowed the front c) lawn, James decided to lie down on the hammock d) and sip a large glass of lemonade. It was not e) long after he take the first sip that he f) remembered he had promised to cut the back lawn g) as well as the front lawn before taking a break. Which line in the paragraph above contains an error?

（CEB|SHL Talent Measurement） The Miss America Organisation is the sponsor of the Miss America Pageant, a beauty and talent contest. The contest is the longest-running source of scholarships for American women. Since 1921, the primary purpose of the contest has been awarding money and prizes to young women in America to further their education. The first Miss America was Margaret Brown, a resident of Washington, D.C. Based in New Jersey, the contest was originally a "bathing beauty" competition and was always held on the boardwalk in Atlantic City. In 1959, the organisation added the talent portion to the competition. Today, the organisation has franchises in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. There are over 80,000 contestants each year who are collectively awarded more than $29 million dollars. They are judged in the categories of talent, interview, physical fitness, and poise and personality in evening dresses. Aside from demonstrating abilities on stage, a big development in the programme in recent years has been the emphasis on volunteerism and public service. Each Miss America contestant must have a platform and must spend many hours in service to that platform as a volunteer in her community or state. upon winning a title, each new queen will have a one-year reign during which she represents her town and state as a spokesperson and a champion of her chosen cause. Referring to the above, which one of the following is NOT a judging category?

（CEB|SHL Talent Measurement） Which one of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

（CEB|SHL Talent Measurement） A few years ago, a mobile phone was considered a rich man's toy. After all, these phones used to cost upwards of E400. Air time, the number of minutes spent actually using the phone, was the big expense, often running as high as EIOOO per month. Car phones were such a status symbol that people purchased artificial phones and aerials in order to give others the impression that they could afford such an extravagance. Now it seems almost everyone has a mobile phone. The cost of owning a mobile phone has dropped enough to allow this to happen. Not only do a number of companies offer free or reduced-price phones if you use their services, but some mobile phone services charge rates as low as two pence per minute. What is the main point of the above article?

（CEB|SHL Talent Measurement） Which one of the following sentences contains an error?

（CEB|SHL Talent Measurement） Paul and Richard decided to go down to the lake for a swim. They packed up their swimming trunks, towels, and a lunch that they would eat after they went for their swim. To get to the lake, they walked through the woods, following Oakwood Trail. Along the way they spotted three deer, one of which was a stag with a large rack of antlers. He was a beautiful animal. They decided that the deer represented good luck and headed off for the lake. Upon arriving at the lake, they startled a large bird, which they believed to be a grey heron. It was a very warm day and the anticipation of swimming in The boys then dived into the lake and raced to the far shore. They spent a full hour in the lake, diving for shells, the lake was intoxicating. splashing one another, and floating on their backs. Exhausted, they returned to their towels. Referring to the passage above, what can you assume that the boys did where the blank line appears in the second passage?

（CEB|SHL Talent Measurement） It was so hot yesterday, I wish I had _____in the pool. Which one of the following words should be used in place of the blank space in the sentence above?

（CEB|SHL Talent Measurement） It's amazing how creative humans are in devising ways to torture themselves in the name of physical fitness. So, could I interest you in orienteering? Upon first hearing or seeing the word, you might think the activity has to do with the Orient. Not so. The word comes into English from the Swedish orienteering and both share the Latin root oriens: having to do with the "east" or "the rising sun" and now used to mean "finding one's place." Now, with geography and etymology out of the way, just what is orienteering? It's a sport that combines brains and brawn, although aficionados insist that "easy" orienteering is a possibility. To orienteer, you must have the following: a terrain or "course" of varying levels of difficulty, a detailed map of this course, and a compass. So immediately you can surmise correctly that the sport is somehow tied in with navigation. The idea is to traverse this course using the map and the compass and prove that you have visited various "control" sites that are defined by clues on the map. If intelligent navigation or luck works out, you come upon the flag that identifies the site. To prove that you have indeed come upon the site, you punch a control card you carry. To add further challenge, how you get from site to site is up to you. No road signs prevail, and your true mettle as an orienteer lies in your skill in completing the course in an efficient and therefore timely fashion. If you get bored with this ordinary garden-variety hike, you can always try ski-orienteering. Any volunteers? Don't all step forward at once! What is the main idea of the passage above?